Whole Again: Mindfulness and Resilience Through Kintsugi Wisdom

In this enriching episode of Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, we dive deep into the essence of embracing life's transitions with Mike Brcic, a like-hearted, Toronto Blue Jays loving, entrepreneur renowned for his profound insights into personal growth, building connections, and fostering communities. Join us as we...

This week’s Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation is geared to help when life feels like it's rushing by at 100 miles per hour. Remember slow may be the best way to go fast.  Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And remember, our invitation extends beyond this episod...

In this episode of Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, I continue my bike ride across America. This week, we are in Wyoming, The Equality State. I share profound reflections and stories of resilience, adaptability, and the deep connections we forge along the way. I share why you shouldn't fall in love with your plan.&nbsp...

This week’s Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation is inspired by Rumi’s poem, The Guest House. Life throws a lot at us. We can spend energy fighting all the stuff we don’t want or like or we can meet all our visitors at the door laughing. I hope you like this practice. Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mind...

Welcome to this episode of Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, where we explore stories of connection and resilience. Today, we're joined by Kirra Michel from One Peloton, and we talk about her journey and how, by not fitting in, she found where she belongs. It's a powerful story of connection. Disclaimer time: my executi...

This week’s Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation is inspired by the oil changes I would get for my car when I started my professional career. In this practice, we will check in with ourselves before we move forward in our journey. Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And...

Welcome to this episode of Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, where we explore stories of connection and resilience. Today, we're joined by Suneel Gupta, a figure once synonymous with the word "failure" in search engines but whose journey teaches us about the power of embracing challenges and finding strength in what bre...

Mindfulness is a practice that you can do anywhere and everywhere. It’s a way of living, not just for Temples, Spas, and soul-search treks out into the desert. This week’s short practice will help you practice anywhere and everywhere that life happens. Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into...

Welcome back or welcome to Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom. I had the pleasure of hosting Seth Godin, an influential thinker in the realms of marketing, entrepreneurship, and the impact of AI on mediocrity in work. Our conversation explored a myriad of topics, emphasizing the power of connection, creativity, and the co...

If your mind wanders, don’t worry. You’re officially human. Our minds wander about 50% of the time. In this week’s practice, we will allow everything to happen and let things unfold rather than trying to control things because we’re not fully in control. Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness in...

Welcome to Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, where I take you on a reflective journey across America, sharing insights on living a life filled with resilience, success, and the courage to embrace all aspects of life. This episode, part of our open awareness segments, dives deep into personal stories, the acceptance of m...

When my daughters were younger we played the game, I Spy. It’s about awareness, and this short practice will help you cultivate more awareness by noticing why you spy. I hope you find it valuable. Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And remember, our invitation exte...

Welcome to another powerful episode of Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom. This week, we dive deep into the heart and mind of Danielle Cobo, a woman whose story embodies the very essence of resilience, grit, and the indomitable spirit of overcoming adversity. Join us as we explore her extraordinary journey through persona...

Sometimes, the work we get to do is great, but our colleagues make it difficult. This week, I share a short meditation practice to help us deal with a colleague who knows how to press all our buttons. Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And remember, our invitation...

Welcome to another episode of Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, where we explore stories of connection, resilience, and the beauty in our imperfections. In this episode, we dive into an inspiring and honest conversation with Dan Karaty, a renowned choreographer for Britney and JT and TV personality So You Think You Can...

Sometimes, it’s hard to sit still, but we can still practice mindfulness. This week, I share a short walking meditation practice to help us gracefully slide or, should we say, walk into the weekend. Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And remember, our invitation ex...

In this episode, I chat with another like-hearted human, Chip Conley. What could happen if we shifted our perspective of mid-life? We no longer see it as a crisis petri dish of broken relationships and trying to reclaim our youth with a red-hot sports car but as this beautiful moment of rebirth. I’m so grateful for the work Chip is doing, especially as he battles cancer. He’s putting a wonderful r...

This week, we have a fun practice to help you let go of stress and slide into the weekend gracefully. Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And remember, our invitation extends beyond this episode – our app, Pause, Breathe, Reflect, offers additional practices like th...

Welcome to Idaho and our next Open Awareness episode on Whole Again. During our Open Awareness segments I share stories from my bike ride across America. This week, we travel through Idaho, speak to the election of a lifetime, and talk about what divides us and how we come together and heal.  Key Points:  . Overcoming 'Othering' : Insights on the divisiveness in American society and the...

Michael leads us through a micro-meditation to bring forward a sense of grounded stability.  Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And remember, our invitation extends beyond this episode – our app, Pause, Breathe, Reflect, offers additional practices like the on...

In this episode, Michael O'Brien chats with one of his favorite Word Nerds, Kristen Graham, about the profound impact of words in both personal and professional spaces. Kristen shares her insights on the power of communication, the importance of saying "I'm sorry," "I love you," and "Thank you," and how acknowledging and appreciating others can lead to stronger connections. The conversation delves...

Michael leads us through a Micro-meditation to give us a moment of quiet amid the noise of the new year.  Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And remember, our invitation extends beyond this episode – our app, Pause, Breathe, Reflect, offers additional practice...

In this profound and inspiring episode of Whole Again, host Michael delves deep into the themes of leadership, suffering, and the human longing for belonging with guest Jerry Colonna. They discuss Jerry's latest book, "Reunion: Leadership and The Longing to Belong" and explore how radical self-inquiry and understanding our own stories can lead to more compassionate and inclusive communities and wo...

Michael leads us through a short micro-meditation to help us reflect on 2023 and set our intentions for the year ahead.  Join us as we explore the power of mindset and learn how it can change our relationship with stress, improve our sleep, and infuse mindfulness into our everyday moments. And remember, our invitation extends beyond this episode – our app, Pause, Breathe, Reflect, offers addi...

In this enlightening episode of Whole Again host Michael O'Brien sits down with life coach and wellness expert Erica Diamond. Together, they explore the transformative journey from burnout to living an abundant life. Erica shares her personal experiences and expertise, offering actionable advice and strategies for self-care, mindfulness, time management, and healthy living that resonate with peopl...